Taco Bell #042911
987 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326076
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 11 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee put on gloves without first washing hands and proceeded to stir products at preparation line. Coach employee.
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Observed chemical sanitizer not used to check Sanitizer Buckets at pack line.
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed blue container near soda shelves with rice, sugar, cinnamon sugar not labeled. Manager labeled products.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at pack line. Manager reset sanitizer bucket final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic containers stacked together not properly air dried above the triple sink.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed 1 box of large bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed the women's bathroom.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Observed white trash bag stored on floor behind dumpster. Manager removed trash bag.
Fixed on the spot
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
Open dumpster lid.
Manager closed dumpster lid.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed in the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor in front of the triple sink.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.